Cauliflower pizza crust, topped with vegetables, is a scrumptious option. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)

Cauliflower Crust

I tried my first cauliflower pizza crust and would happily just make the crust to enjoy with a salad. This was a cauliflower pizza crust on a pizza covered in vegetables, my personal favorite.

Turns out cauliflower anything - mashed potato look alike, now pizza crust - are among the two new uses of this vegetable I have traditionally consumed steamed. Maybe mixed with steamed broccoli.

The recipe to make cauliflower crust is also simple so here’s the one I am making.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower, chopped
2 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

To Make:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
To make the cauliflower crust, add cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground, yielding about 2-3 cups.*
Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Cover loosely and place into microwave for 4-5 minutes, or until softened; let cool.
Using a clean dish towel or cheese cloth, drain cauliflower completely, removing as much water as possible.
Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Stir in eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Spread cauliflower mixture into a 15- by 10-inch rectangle onto the prepared baking sheet. Spray lightly with nonstick spray and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden.
To make into a pizza, pour pizza sauce and desired toppings as well as cheese. Place back in oven 3-5 minutes to melt cheese.